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Funeral Wake Catering for Broadfield
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Broadfield and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
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Funeral wake catering near Broadfield
Wakes in Broadfield happen at homes, halls, clubs and pubs. Wherever it is, the roaster cooks outdoors under cover, and we serve indoors where the venue allows. On the menu are rotisserie chicken, roast pork in rolls or on plates and apple sauce, and we are regularly asked to cater wakes at home and family meals after a funeral.
For a wake in a place like Broadfield, the village hall is often the heart of it, and its grounds suit the roaster. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Where
- Broadfield (RH11, RH10)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
If you are a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Before you choose a spot
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- A friend or relative we can call
- A safe distance from the hall
- Parking close by for our vehicle
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Broadfield
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
What happens on the day
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We agree exactly where before the day. Autumn and winter afternoons in Broadfield get dark early: about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a later wake may need lighting outside.
- Share the date, place and rough numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a price.
- We set up and roast while you are at the service.
- We serve quietly as people gather.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Before we arrive
- Send final numbers in good time
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Name a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Plan separately if anyone needs halal food
- Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We arrive in good time and roast quietly, well away from the entrance.
Plates and sides make it a full meal.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
If the venue has its own caterer, check whether we can cater there. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What you get with us
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Served at the time you choose
- An itemised quote
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
See our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Menu choices and extras
- Crockery choices
- Distance from us
- Numbers
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- An estimate of numbers
- Dietary requirements
- Your date and serving time
- Which meats and sides you’d like
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
Wakes in Broadfield: venues and practical details
Broadfield is about 1 mile south-west of Crawley, in West Sussex. Thinking about a hog roast for the wake in Broadfield? We cover the whole area. Broadfield is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cater. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 18 miles away.
After a service at Christ The Lord, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Anywhere in RH11 and RH10, we can bring the roaster to you. We can cater a wake on streets such as Terry Road, Hobbs Road and Clark Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Other places close to Broadfield we cover include Kilnwood Vale (2 miles west), Colgate (2 miles south-west), Faygate (2 miles west), Handcross (3 miles south) and Plummers Plain (4 miles south). Larger places within reach include Horsham (5 miles west), Haywards Heath (8 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (10 miles south), East Grinstead (9 miles east), Billingshurst (12 miles south-west) and Roffey (4 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Crawley Hospital (1.5 miles north) and Crawley Museum (1.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Broadfield include Tilgate Lake.
- Nearby schools include Discovery New School (0.5 miles east) and Cottesmore School (0.7 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The New Moon pub (0.8 miles north-east)
Why choose funeral wake catering in Broadfield?
There are options for those who do not eat pork.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Broadfield, such as:
- Family get-togethers after a service
- Hall gatherings after a service
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
- Anniversary memorials
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Crawley station, about 1.4 miles north-east.
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Broadfield questions
Can you cater after a service at Christ The Lord?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Which station is closest to Broadfield?
The closest is Crawley station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
Both are possible: plates with sides or simple rolls.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Do we need our own staff?
You don’t need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Where can you serve a wake?
Wherever the family gathers, with an outdoor spot for cooking.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will confirm everything in writing.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We’ll bring the rest.
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, with gluten-free rolls on request.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away